Healthcare-associated infections: bacteriological characterization of the hospital surfaces in the University Hospital of Abomey-Calavi/so-ava in South Benin (West Africa).

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening household contacts of active tuberculosis (TB) patients is recommended for TB control. Due to resource constraints this rarely occurs in lower income countries. Demographic and clinical features of index cases may influence the likelihood of onwards TB transmission. It has also been proposed that a...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hector J,Anderson ST,Banda G,Kamdolozi M,Jefferys LF,Shani D,Garton NJ,Mwale A,Jobe A,Davies GR,Sloan DJ

更新日期：2017-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Melioidosis has become an emerging infection in Sri Lanka; a country which is considered non endemic for it. Paraplegia due to Burkholderia pseudomallei is a very rare entity encountered even in countries where the disease is endemic. There are no reported cases of transverse myelitis due to melioidosis in S...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Nandasiri S,Wimalaratna H,Manjula M,Corea E

更新日期：2012-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau of China is known to be the plague endemic region where marmot (Marmota himalayana) is the primary host. Human plague cases are relatively low incidence but high mortality, which presents unique surveillance and public health challenges, because early detection through surveillance ma...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Qian Q,Zhao J,Fang L,Zhou H,Zhang W,Wei L,Yang H,Yin W,Cao W,Li Q

更新日期：2014-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infections cause the autoimmune disease acute rheumatic fever (ARF), which can progress to chronic rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Treating pharyngitis caused by GAS with antibiotics is important in preventing ARF. However, it is difficult to distinguish these infections from GAS c...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Bennett J,Moreland NJ,Oliver J,Crane J,Williamson DA,Sika-Paotonu D,Harwood M,Upton A,Smith S,Carapetis J,Baker MG

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute myopericarditis and exertional rhabdomyolysis, two uncommon but well-described diseases with potentially life-threatening effects, are generally considered as independent clinical entities. However, they may in fact be pathophysiologically related under certain circumstances. This is the first ever rep...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Tseng GS,Hsieh CY,Hsu CT,Lin JC,Chan JS

更新日期：2013-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria to lung cells is a first step in the progression from asymptomatic carriage to pneumonia. Adherence abilities vary widely among S. pneumoniae patient isolates. In this study, the binding properties of S. pneumoniae isolates and the effects of binding on activati...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Robson RL,Reed NA,Horvat RT

更新日期：2006-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 and related non-O157 STEC strains are enteric pathogens of public health concern worldwide, causing life-threatening diseases. Cattle are considered the principal hosts and have been shown to be a source of infection for both foodborne and environmental o...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Jaros P,Cookson AL,Campbell DM,Besser TE,Shringi S,Mackereth GF,Lim E,Lopez L,Dufour M,Marshall JC,Baker MG,Hathaway S,Prattley DJ,French NP

更新日期：2013-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug susceptibility testing (DST) remains an important concern for implementing treatment of MDR tuberculosis patients. Implementation of molecular tests for drug resistance identification would facilitate DST particularly in developing countries where culturing is difficult to perform. We have characterized...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Surcouf C,Heng S,Pierre-Audigier C,Cadet-Daniel V,Namouchi A,Murray A,Gicquel B,Guillard B

更新日期：2011-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed the next-generation Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra (Ultra) cartridge, and Uganda is currently transitioning from the older generation Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert) cartridge to Ultra as the initial diagnostic test for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). We assessed the diagnostic accur...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Andama A,Jaganath D,Crowder R,Asege L,Nakaye M,Katumba D,Mukwatamundu J,Mwebe S,Semitala CF,Worodria W,Joloba M,Mohanty S,Somoskovi A,Cattamanchi A

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Procalcitonin (PCT) has become a commonly used serum inflammatory marker. Our aim was to describe the kinetics and usefulness of serial post-operative PCT measurements to detect bacterial infection in a cohort of children immediately after pediatric liver transplantation (pLT). METHODS:We performed a retros...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Cousin VL,Lambert K,Trabelsi S,Galetto-Lacour A,Posfay-Barbe KM,Wildhaber BE,McLin VA

更新日期：2017-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacteria responsible for infections in immunocompromised patients and is one of the most common causes of nosocomial infections particularly in intensive care and burn units. We aimed to investigate the population structure of P. aeruginosa strains isolated from pati...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Brzozowski M,Krukowska Ż,Galant K,Jursa-Kulesza J,Kosik-Bogacka D

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a ubiquitous pathogen that causes serious problems in immunocompromised or immunologically immature hosts. Vaccination is the preferred approach for prevention of HCMV infection, but so far no approved HCMV vaccine is available. In this study, we assessed the immunogenicity an...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Wang H,Yao Y,Huang C,Fu X,Chen Q,Zhang H,Chen J,Fang F,Xie Z,Chen Z

更新日期：2014-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Granulysin (GNLY) is produced by human lymphocyte subpopulations and exhibits antimicrobial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. We examined the association between GNLY levels in blood and latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. METHODS:Latency of TB infection among Vietnamese healthcare workers was es...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Thuong PH,Tam DB,Sakurada S,Hang NT,Hijikata M,Hong LT,Ngoc PT,Anh PT,Cuong VC,Matsushita I,Lien LT,Keicho N

更新日期：2016-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High seroprevalence of parvovirus B19 (B19V) coinfection with Plasmodium falciparum has been previously reported. However, the impact of B19V-infection on the clinical course of malaria is still elusive. In this study, we investigated the prevalence and clinical significance of B19V co-infection in Gabonese ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Toan NL,Sy BT,Song le H,Luong HV,Binh NT,Binh VQ,Kandolf R,Velavan TP,Kremsner PG,Bock CT

更新日期：2013-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In critically ill patients the incidence of invasive fungal infections caused by Candida spp. has increased remarkably. Echinocandins are recommended as initial treatment for invasive fungal infections. The safety and efficacy of micafungin compared to caspofungin is similar, but no comparison is made betwee...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： van der Geest PJ,Hunfeld NG,Ladage SE,Groeneveld AB

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacterial resistance to first line antibiotics used to treat community-onset urinary tract infections (UTIs) continues to emerge. We sought to determine the association between extended-spectrum cephalosporin resistance (ESC-R) and recurrence among Enterobacteriaceae (EB) UTIs. METHODS:A retrospective cohor...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Anesi JA,Lautenbach E,Nachamkin I,Garrigan C,Bilker WB,Omorogbe J,Dankwa L,Wheeler M,Tolomeo P,Han JH,CDC Prevention Epicenters Program.

更新日期：2019-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are over 250 foodborne diseases and are of growing public health concern worldwide. The distribution of these diseases varies from one locality to the other. Foodborne diseases come about as a result of ingestion of food contaminated with microorganisms or chemicals. The most common clinical presentati...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Osei-Tutu B,Anto F

更新日期：2016-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retention in care and adherence to the treatment is very important for the success of the program while access for treatment is being scaled up. Without more precise data about the rate of loss to follow up as well the characteristics of those who disengage from the treatment appropriate interventions to inc...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Seifu W,Ali W,Meresa B

更新日期：2018-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Staphylococcus aureus strains are now regarded as zoonotic agents. In pastoral settings where human-animal interaction is intimate, multi-drug resistant microorganisms have become an emerging zoonotic issue of public health concern. The study of S. aureus prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and clonal linea...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Asiimwe BB,Baldan R,Trovato A,Cirillo DM

更新日期：2017-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Saksenaea species (spp.) are uncommon causes of mucormycosis but are emerging pathogens mostly associated with trauma and soil contamination often in immunocompetent hosts. Due to lack of sporulation in the laboratory, diagnosis and susceptibility testing is difficult so optimal treatment regimens are unknow...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Davidson N,Campbell K,Foroughi F,Tayal V,Lynar S,Crawford LC,Kidd SE,Baird R,Davies J,Meumann EM

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pentraxin-3 (PTX-3) is an acute-phase protein involved in inflammatory and infectious processes. This study assesses its diagnostic and prognostic value in patients with sepsis or septic shock in a medical intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:The study includes 213 ICU patients with clinical criteria of sepsi...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Hamed S,Behnes M,Pauly D,Lepiorz D,Barre M,Becher T,Lang S,Akin I,Borggrefe M,Bertsch T,Hoffmann U

更新日期：2017-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study aims to investigate the potential mechanism of linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus capitis (LRSC) isolates collected from our hospital. METHODS:The susceptibilities of 5 Staphylococcus capitis isolates displaying resistance towards linezolid were determined by E-test. Polymerase chain react...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhou W,Niu D,Cao X,Ning M,Zhang Z,Shen H,Zhang K

更新日期：2015-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The preferred regimen for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is based mainly on safety and tolerability because it is given to immunocompetent people without HIV infection for a limited time (28 days). The frequency of adverse events (AEs) may be > 60%. Although AEs are generally not severe, they can lead t...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Valin N,Fonquernie L,Daguenel A,Campa P,Anthony T,Guiguet M,Girard PM,Meyohas MC

更新日期：2016-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erysipelas is a common skin infection that is prone to recur. Recurrent erysipelas has a severe effect on the quality of life of patients. The present study aimed to investigate the risk factors of recurrent erysipelas in adult Chinese patients. METHODS:A total of 428 Chinese patients with erysipelas who me...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Li A,Wang N,Ge L,Xin H,Li W

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eight genotypes of Hepatitis B virus designated A-H, have been known but in Pakistan, no such data is available on the prevalent HBV genotypes. Therefore, the subject study was conducted to determine HBV genotypes in the indigenous Pakistani population. METHODS:A total of 690 individuals were enrolled for H...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Alam MM,Zaidi SZ,Malik SA,Shaukat S,Naeem A,Sharif S,Angez M,Butt JA

更新日期：2007-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is paucity of data on seasonal variation in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in developing countries contrary to recognized seasonality in the TB notification in western societies. This study examined the seasonal pattern in TB diagnosis among migrant workers from developing countries entering Kuwait. METH...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Akhtar S,Mohammad HG

更新日期：2008-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-severe acute respiratory syndrome (non-SARS)-related human coronaviruses (HCoVs), including HCoV-229E, -HKU1, -NL63, and -OC43, have been detected in respiratory tract samples from children and adults. However, the natural prevalence of antibodies against these viruses in serum among population is unknow...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Zhou W,Wang W,Wang H,Lu R,Tan W

更新日期：2013-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A previous study explored factors discriminating colonization and true infection among non-transplant, non-neutropenic patients with repeated Aspergillus spp. isolation from lower respiratory samples. The present study explored the evolution of patients with Aspergillus colonization in that study to determin...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Barberán J,García-Pérez FJ,Villena V,Fernández-Villar A,Malmierca E,Salas C,Giménez MJ,Granizo JJ,Aguilar L,working group on Infectious Diseases from the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine.

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Global Polio Eradication Initiative plans for coordinated cessation of oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) use, beginning with serotype 2-containing OPV (i.e., OPV2 cessation) followed by the remaining two OPV serotypes (i.e., OPV13 cessation). The risk of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) outbrea...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Duintjer Tebbens RJ,Thompson KM

更新日期：2015-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Varicella during pregnancy can lead to serious maternal and fetal consequences. Although an effective vaccine is available it is not incorporated in to the routine vaccination programs in most of the Asian countries. Objectives of the study were to determine the susceptibility to varicella and factors associ...

journal_title：BMC infectious diseases

authors： Premathilake IP,Aluthbaduge P,Senanayake CP,Jayalatharachchi R,Gamage S,Jayamaha J

更新日期：2019-04-29 00:00:00